Today is Black Friday and it’s also Buy Nothing Day in the US. It seems like a fitting day to write about getting rid of…
A long long time ago, in a land faraway I was fortunate enough to experience the Danish concept of Hyggelig. To American ears it sounds…
I live in Southern Arizona and every time I mention the idea of putting insulation under a slab I get a polite but confused look.…
When it comes to insulation under the slab, foam is the most commonly used material. In my last post I talked about foamglass as an alternative to…
Edward Mazria is an architect from New Mexico and the author of the 2030 challenge. This video of his presentation at Greenbuild 2013 is both humbling and inspiring.…
One of the reasons I love architecture is that it is an interesting mix of art and science. It’s easy to talk about the science…
I’ve been struggling with putting together this post on XPS insulation. I think for two reasons. One, XPS is not the insulation I would recommend…
It’s easy to get all excited about the idea of building a net zero energy house. The benefits are big, including low monthly utility bills,…
Label this under true and surprising facts; Cooking with gas can be bad for your health. Cooking with electricity can also be bad for your…
Faced with making the choice about which range hood to select, most people gravitate to the one that looks the best and that fits within…